Dexter Fowler Drives in Three on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was productive on Friday, driving in three runs. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. He made his one hit count, driving a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Fowler's slash line sits at .243/.363/.392 and despite a few hot streaks, 2019 has been another […]

A.J. Pollock Works Out Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow), who had the PICC removed from his elbow on Wednesday, threw from 90 feet and did some agility drills with trainers on Friday. It's nice to see Pollock make some progress, but he still is several weeks away from a potential return to the Blue. He's been out […]

Five Hitters to Add For Week 12: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, from 1-2 pm ET and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find […]

Leury Garcia (OF, CWS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: At first glance, White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia doesn't look like a fantasy asset. He has almost no power, boasting a hard hit rate and an exit velocity both below the 20th percentile across the league. His hard hit rate (29.4%) is […]

Joey Wendle (2B/SS/3B/OF, TB) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The Rays are planning to activate utility infielder Joey Wendle from the injured list on Friday. Wendle has missed almost the entire season with a wrist injury, and was hitting just .136 with two RBI in eight games before going down. However, […]

Joey Gallo Hoping To Return Next Weekend

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (oblique) is ready to start taking batting practice on the field on Saturday and has been hitting in the cages without issues. The left-handed power hitter is dealing with a strained left oblique but could start facing live pitching on Tuesday in Arizona. He's hoping to return by next weekend […]

George Springer Won't Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (hamstring) is unlikely to start his minor league rehab assignment this weekend, according to manager A.J. Hinch. "He’s doing well, and I know he’s going to do a lot of things today on the field," Hinch said. "He’s going to take some fly balls tomorrow. But I don’t see him […]

Franmil Reyes is Out Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Reyes has been a home run machine this season, hitting 19 bombs already, but will get a rest day here. Josh Naylor will cover right field and bat second versus righty Jeff Hoffman. Naylor isn't […]

Alex Gordon Back In Lineup Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon (back) is back in the starting lineup on Friday as the designated hitter and is batting third against Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson. Gordon missed Thursday's game but is back in there against a right-hander. The 35-year-old veteran has had a bounce-back season to this point, hitting .274/.355/.477 with […]

Ryan O'Hearn Sent Down, Jorge Bonifacio Called Up

The Kansas City Royals optioned first baseman Ryan O'Hearn to Triple-A Omaha on Friday and recalled outfielder Jorge Bonifacio from Omaha in a corresponding move. O'Hearn was struggling to a slash line of .188/.286/.333 with six homers, 18 runs and 18 RBI, so he had no business being in fantasy lineups. Lucas Duda should see […]

Brandon Drury is Starting in Right Field

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Brandon Drury will get the start in the outfield versus the Houston Astros on Friday. Teoscar Hernandez (rest) normally roams center field, but will get a day off to rest here. Randal Grichuk will slide over from right field and play center field on Friday. Drury bats eighth and starts in […]

Kevin Kiermaier Takes A Seat Versus Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Kiermaier will take the day off here against the left-handed starter. Guillermo Heredia will cover center field and bat ninth versus lefty Andrew Heaney. Heredia doesn't have much fantasy value besides speed, so he […]

Gregory Polanco is Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Polanco has been hard to watch at the plate over the last few weeks. Bryan Reynolds will take over right field and bat second versus righty Trevor Richards. Reynolds has a strong ability to get on […]

Jesse Winker is Out Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Winker hasn't been great this season, but hits well enough to start most games, but he'll take a seat to rest here. Jose Peraza will draw the start in left field and bat seventh versus righty […]

Hunter Pence Takes A Seat

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rangers are playing in a National League park, so they won't have a designated hitter. Shin-Soo Choo will bat leadoff and play left field versus righty Tyler Mahle. Choo hasn't hit well over the last […]

Stephen Piscotty Has Surgery On Ear

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (ear) underwent surgery to remove a melanoma from his right ear and is expected to return to the team within the next week. The 28-year-old has been pretty average so far in 2019 with a .250/.314/.400 slash line, eight home runs, 34 runs, 29 RBI and two stolen bases as […]

Kole Calhoun (OF, LAA) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: After an incredibly ugly first half of the 2018 season, Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun has quietly rebounded to post some nice numbers over the last calendar year. So far in 2019 he has 14 home runs and three steals, along with a […]

Mark Trumbo Shut Down A Couple Weeks

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) will be shut down for a couple of weeks after suffering a setback in his surgically-repaired knee this week. He is staying optimistic that he will play this year, but an arthritic condition in his knee is also a problem. The 33-year-old has yet to play in the big […]

Mookie Betts Out Of Lineup Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Betts is just getting a day off, but the All-Star outfielder has yet to really hit his stride and go on a patented hot streak so far in 2019. He should still be used in all starting lineups when he returns […]

Adam Eaton Resting Friday Against Southpaw

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton is not in the starting lineup on Friday against Diamondbacks left-handed starting pitcher Robbie Ray. It's just a regular day of rest in the lefty-lefty matchup. Michael A. Taylor is in center field and is batting eighth on Friday night. Taylor has some speed and power but is batting just […]

Cubs Not Ruling Out Ben Zobrist's Return This Year

Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein said that there's still a chance that infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist returns to the team before the end of the year. The 38-year-old has been on the restricted list since May 7 while he goes through a divorce with his wife, Julianna. He has been in touch with the team throughout […]

Hunter Renfroe, Others Available In Trade

The San Diego Padres are open for business with the trade deadline approaching, and the team is "willing to part with" outfielder Hunter Renfroe and basically anyone besides Manny Machado, Eric Hosmer and shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego has had an abundance of outfielders all offseason, so this shouldn't come as a surprise. […]

Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge Moving Rehab To Triple-A

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is moving his rehab assignment from High-A Tampa to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) will also start his rehab assignment with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Both Stanton and Judge could return early next week, but Judge is slightly behind his slugging teammate. Both sluggers have missed […]

Franmil Reyes Mired In Brutal Slump

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. The 23-year-old slugger is amidst a deep slump, hitting just .194 in June with 15 strikeouts in 41 plate appearances. His average has dipped from .273 to .243 since May 14. For the year, he’s still posting a solid […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/14/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers all 15 matchups. Looks like we've got another exciting Friday of baseball ahead of us. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/14/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options […]

Lourdes Gurriel Tallies Three RBI On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel was 3-for-5 with a solo home run, three RBI, and a run scored in Thursday's 12-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Gurriel is now slashing .280/.342/.551 with six home runs, 19 RBI, and two stolen bases through 107 at-bats. The 25-year-old has become one of the best bats in […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers and Starts Week 12

Welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 06/17-06/23. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every week. Keep in mind that this column highlights […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/14/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Friday baseball! We have a loaded 15 game slate on our hands with more than enough to dive into at each position. We also have a game in Coors Field with two susceptible pitchers, so we can't just hone in on the expensive arms and relax. Gerrit Cole leads the charge on DraftKings […]

Cody Bellinger Smokes Two More Home Runs

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger connected for a pair of home runs with three RBI in Thursday's victory against the visiting Chicago Cubs. He finished the game 3-for-4, and he is now slashing .358/.449/.704 with 22 home runs and 57 RBI while also coming across the score 53 times. He has cooled off […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 11)

Well, it finally happened. The Astros promoted No. 1 ranked 2019 impact prospect Yordan Alvarez last Sunday, perhaps to spark the offense or perhaps to increase his trade value while the club searches for controllable pitching. Or possibly both. Either way, he made his presence known immediately by homering in his first game which should […]